glorification — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.

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   There were no exclusive canons of art and literature; experimentation was allowed, and direct glorification of the regime or its leader was not a sine qua non of publication.

2. Specifically, the ascension (of Christ or humans) to the glory of heaven.

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   Christ was guiding evolution toward a state of glorification so that humanity could finally merge with God in eternal perfection.

3. The worshiping of a deity; extolment or laudation.

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4. The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization.

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Noun

1. a state of high honor

   Synonyms

   glory

   Broader terms

   honorhonourlaurels

   Examples

   he valued glory above life itself

2. a portrayal of something as ideal

   Synonyms

   idealizationidealisation

   Broader terms

   admirationappreciation

   Examples

   the idealization of rural life was very misleading

3. the act of glorifying (as in worship)

   Broader terms

   adorationidolizationidolisation

   Examples

   the glorification of God